As a U.S. Marine reservist and experienced risk management and fleet services director, Price was drawn to the Jenkins Master of Management, Risk Analytics (MRA) program to help him sharpen his risk management skill set in the private equity space. The support he found from faculty has exceeded his expectations.
Get to know Caleb
Program: Master of Management, Risk and Analytics (MRA)
Start date: Spring 2024
Anticipated graduation date: May 2026
Current location: Charlotte, NC
Life before Jenkins
Work experience: 15 years
Industries: Department of Defense, Construction Management
Roles: Project Manager, Director of Safety, Sr. Director of Risk Management and Fleet Services
Fields: Safety, Risk Management
Undergraduate education: B.S. in Occupational Safety and Health, Columbia Southern University
Career goals
For Price, when considering his long-term career goals, he wanted to sharpen his risk management skill set in the private equity space by building a comprehensive playbook to help private equity firms implement effective risk strategies across their portfolio companies. When considering postgraduate studies, the MRA program appealed to him because it offered a pragmatic opportunity to learn graduate-level business concepts through a risk-focused lens. “This program is uniquely positioned among business schools in the southeast to provide a specialized education in risk analytics, which directly aligns with my goals,” he explained.
Why Jenkins?
As a lifelong NC State fan, Price was thrilled to learn that Poole College of Management had developed the Jenkins MRA program. “As a safety practitioner transitioning to broader risk management, this program provides a perfect opportunity to gain exposure to advanced business concepts while honing my competencies in risk analytics. NC State’s emphasis on practical application and industry relevance makes it the ideal choice for advancing my career.”
Daily life
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To learn more about the Master of Management, Risk and Analytics (MRA) program, including tuition, curriculum, career opportunities and more, please submit the form below.
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What makes it great
Upon entering the Jenkins MRA program, Price quickly noticed how the program faculty had a genuine desire to see him succeed. “While many of the concepts are entirely new to me, the faculty consistently go out of their way to ensure I have the resources and support to learn and retain them. Their dedication and approachability have made an enormous difference in my confidence and ability to master challenging topics.”
Final thoughts
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Connect with Caleb on LinkedIn.
Learn more
To learn more about the Master of Management, Risk and Analytics (MRA) program, including tuition, curriculum, career opportunities and more, please submit the form below.
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